Proximal Fibular Osteotomy versus High Tibial Osteotomy for the Correction of Varus Knee Deformity: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis - PubMed
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- PFO and HTO show comparable short-term pain relief and functional improvements for varus knee deformity.
- Radiographic alignment changes varied, with no clear advantage for either procedure.
- Complication rates were similar, but PFO had transient peroneal issues, while HTO had hardware-related symptoms.
- PFO is a less invasive, implant-free alternative allowing immediate weight-bearing.
- The evidence comes from a systematic review and meta-analysis of 11 studies involving 550 knees.